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Turning everyday tasks into effortless experiences at Manulife/John Hancock.

Previously @ Studio.init. and American Express.

Turning everyday tasks into effortless experiences at Manulife/John Hancock. Prev. @ Studio.init. and Amex

2024

Manulife - Activating Cards, Reducing Friction

Designed a scalable, self-serve card activation experience to support future card management features and digital engagement.

Context: Product Deliverable

Timelines: 4 weeks

2024

Manulife - Activating Cards, Reducing Friction

Designed a scalable, self-serve card activation experience to support future card management features and digital engagement.

Context: Product Deliverable

Timelines: 4 weeks

2024

Manulife - Activating Cards, Reducing Friction

Designed a scalable, self-serve card activation experience to support future card management features and digital engagement.

Context: Product Deliverable

Timelines: 4 weeks

2024

Studio.init() - Turning shopping into a source of Inspiration

Redesigned BOYU’s PDP and Collections pages to support social-first shoppers by simplifying product comparison, surfacing key info, and enabling confident, low-friction purchase decisions.

Context: Client Deliverable

Timelines: 2 weeks

2024

Studio.init() - Turning shopping into a source of Inspiration

Redesigned BOYU’s PDP and Collections pages to support social-first shoppers by simplifying product comparison, surfacing key info, and enabling confident, low-friction purchase decisions.

Context: Client Deliverable

Timelines: 2 weeks

2024

Studio.init() - Turning shopping into a source of Inspiration

Redesigned BOYU’s PDP and Collections pages to support social-first shoppers by simplifying product comparison, surfacing key info, and enabling confident, low-friction purchase decisions.

Context: Client Deliverable

Timelines: 2 weeks

2023

Youtube - An AI-powered tool to help Youtubers turn long-form videos into Shorts

Youtube — Long-form to Short Form video w/AI

Youtube — Long-form to Short Form video w/AI

Designed an AI-powered tool that helps YouTubers turn long-form videos into batches of Shorts, balancing automation with user control to streamline creation without sacrificing creative intent.

Context: Personal Project

Context: UX Designer

Context: UX Designer

Timelines: 6 weeks

Timelines: 12 weeks

Timelines: 12 weeks

2023

Instagram - Impromptu Hangouts with Friends

Prototyped a lightweight, end-to-end flow for hosting spontaneous hangouts through story stickers—designed to feel native to Instagram, prioritize the host’s experience, and make coordination fast and effortless.

Context: Design Competition

Timelines: 72 hrs

2023

Instagram - Impromptu Hangouts with Friends

Prototyped a lightweight, end-to-end flow for hosting spontaneous hangouts through story stickers—designed to feel native to Instagram, prioritize the host’s experience, and make coordination fast and effortless.

Context: Design Competition

Timelines: 72 hrs

2023

Instagram - Impromptu Hangouts with Friends

Prototyped a lightweight, end-to-end flow for hosting spontaneous hangouts through story stickers—designed to feel native to Instagram, prioritize the host’s experience, and make coordination fast and effortless.

Context: Design Competition

Timelines: 72 hrs

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